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Northwest and Delta complete merger
31 Oct 2008
The merger between Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines has been officially completed.
Nearly all of the world's travel markets will be served by the new airline, named Delta, with services to 375 cities worldwide.
Delta CEO Richard Anderson said: 'The airline industry faces a very difficult economic environment around the world and this merger gives Delta increased flexibility to adapt to the economic changes ahead.
'With much of the work to bring our airlines together well under way the new Delta will be at the front of the pack in achieving the benefits of consolidation and is well positioned to navigate the tough waters ahead.'
The new airline will be based in Atlanta and it is hoped that all of the customer benefits with the previous separated airlines will continue to be in use.
Flights from Delta go from nearly every major airport in the UK and to destinations as varied as Mumbai, New York, Singapore and Paris.
Opodo cruises, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
Nearly all of the world's travel markets will be served by the new airline, named Delta, with services to 375 cities worldwide.
Delta CEO Richard Anderson said: 'The airline industry faces a very difficult economic environment around the world and this merger gives Delta increased flexibility to adapt to the economic changes ahead.
'With much of the work to bring our airlines together well under way the new Delta will be at the front of the pack in achieving the benefits of consolidation and is well positioned to navigate the tough waters ahead.'
The new airline will be based in Atlanta and it is hoped that all of the customer benefits with the previous separated airlines will continue to be in use.
Flights from Delta go from nearly every major airport in the UK and to destinations as varied as Mumbai, New York, Singapore and Paris.
Opodo cruises, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
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